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    Operations Preparations Additional Information Remote Control AUDIO VIDEO SURROUND RECEIVER VR-506 VR-505 VR-517 KRF-V6050D KRF-V5050D KRF-V5550D INSTR UCTION MANU AL KENW OOD CORPORA TION B60-4942-10 03 MA (K, P, Y, M, X, I) 0009 PR About the supplied remote control Compared to standard remote controls, the remote control supplied with this receiv[...]

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    2 Preparations Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ........................................... AC 120 V only Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K. ............................................... AC 230 V only China and Russia ...................................[...]

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    3 Operations Operations Preparations Remote Control Additional Information Before applying the power ................... 2 Safety precautions .............................................. 2 Unpacking .......................................................... 2 How to use this manual ...................................... 4 Special features .......[...]

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    4 Preparations Special features True home theater sound This receiver incorporates a wide variety of surround modes to bring you maximum enjoyment from your video software. Select a surround mode according to your equipment or the software you are going to play and enjoy! ∞ Dolby Pro Logic & Dolby 3 Stereo This surround system reproduces thea[...]

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    5 Preparations A SPEAKERS B STANDBY POWER LISTEN MODE SOUND MULTI CONTROL SOURCE DIRECT AUTO/CINEMA EQ. BAND MEMORY INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME CONTROL UP DOWN DSP MODE DTS INPUT MODE SET UP S-VIDEO V L – AUDIO – R AV AUX DIMMER MONITOR PHONES ON/STANDBY ON OFF DOLBY DIGITAL TI.VOL TP RDS EON PTY TA NEWS FM AM MHz kHz PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DOWNMIX DIGIT[...]

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    6 Preparations 1 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX 23 POWER POWER TV VCR DVD CABLE DSS RETURN OSD MENU P.CALL TUNING MUTE VOLUME A/B+100 TV SEL. RECEIVER AUTO INPUT SEL. TITLE DISC SEL. DVD CHANNEL ENTER BAND P.CALL 45 6 78 9 0 +10 LSTN M. SET UP SOUND MULTI CONTROL 1 7 ! 8 9 0 @ 2 4 3 5 6 # $ ™ ¡ * ) [...]

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    7 Preparations 1 DISC SKIP BASS BOOST AUTO PHONO/AUX CD/DVD DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 23 POWER DVD POWER RECEIVER MENU P.CALL TUNING MUTE VOLUME A/B+100 DVD ENTER BAND P.CALL MULTI CONTROL 45 6 78 9 0 +10 SET UP OSD SOUND RETURN TITLE LISTEN MODE 1 6 8 7 9 3 2 4 5 0 ! @ # $ ) ^ % * DISC SEL. CINE.EQ ( & Names and functions of parts Remote[...]

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    8 Preparations 1 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX 23 POWER POWER TV VCR DVD CABLE DSS RETURN OSD MENU P.CALL TUNING MUTE VOLUME A/B+100 TV SEL. RECEIVER AUTO INPUT SEL. TITLE DISC SEL. DVD CHANNEL ENTER BAND P.CALL 45 6 78 9 0 +10 LSTN M. SET UP SOUND MULTI CONTROL 1 7 ! 8 9 0 @ 2 4 3 5 6 # $ ™ ¡ * ) ^ [...]

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    9 Preparations Make connections as shown in the following pages. When connecting the related system components, be sure to also refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the components you are connecting. Do not connect the power cord to a wall outlet until all connections are completed. Notes 1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely[...]

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    10 Preparations Connecting audio components When you connect the audio cord of the video component to the VIDEO 2/MONITOR jacks, connect the video cord (yellow RCA pin cords) of the connected component to the VIDEO 2 IN jack. Record player Setting up the system VIDEO 1 R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R VIDEO2/MONITO[...]

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    11 Preparations L VIDEO 1 R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R 75 µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz 50 µ s AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN IN CD/DVD DVD VIDEO 2/MONITOR AUDIO VIDEO 1 PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN REC OUT CD / DVD MD / TAPE PLAY IN REC OUT DVD S VIDEO VID[...]

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    12 Preparations VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN PLAY IN PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R DVD PLAY IN FRONT CENTER DVD SURROUND VIDEO 2/MONITOR COAXIAL SUB WOOFER DVD/6CH. INPUT VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 1 IN CD/DVD DVD IN L R 75 µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz 50 µ s AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHAN[...]

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    13 Preparations L VIDEO 1 R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R 75 µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz 50 µ s AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE DVD VIDEO 2/MONITOR COAXIAL CD/DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL IN Digital connections COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT (AUDIO) Connect the video signal and analog audio signals to the VIDEO 2 jacks. (See[...]

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    14 Preparations S VIDEO V L — AUDIO — R AV AUX The AV AUX jacks are convenient for connection of video components such as a camcorder or a video game. Connecting to the A V AUX jacks (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D only) S VIDEO OUT Camcorder, other VCR, video game, digital camera, or portable MD player S VIDEO cord VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT • To select the[...]

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    15 Preparations Connecting the system control Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS8], [XS], or [XR] connec[...]

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    16 Preparations Setting up the system Connecting the speakers 1 Strip coating. 2 Loosen. 3 Insert. 4 Secure. • Never short circuit the + and – speaker cords. • If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatu- ral with ambiguous acoustic imaging. Be sure[...]

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    17 Preparations L VIDEO 1 R A LC L R L R B PLAY IN REC OUT PLAY IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 1 DVD R 75 µ s AM 10kHz FM 100kHz 50 µ s AM 9kHz FM 50kHz DE- EMPHASIS CHANNEL SPACE FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS SURROUND SPEAKERS RED BLUE GREEN GRAY ORANGE + - + - FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER RED BLUE GREEN + - + - SURROUND SPEAKERS (8 — 16[...]

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    18 Preparations Speaker placement Subwoofer Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes. Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Be sure to connect a center speaker when using the Dolby 3 Ste[...]

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    19 Preparations From your usual listening position, adjust the volume levels. The volume levels from each speaker should be the same. 1 Use the MULTI CONTROL keys to adjust the volume of the test tone output from the speaker channel to be adjusted. The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following sequence for 2 seconds each: L = C = R = SR[...]

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    20 Operations Preparing for surround sound Input level adjustment (analog sources only) If the input level of an analog source signal is too high, adjust the input level. The CLIP indicator will blink to indicate the source signal. 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source which input level you want to adjust. • You can store a separate [...]

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    21 Operations Normal playback 1 Listening to a source component Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source you want to listen to. The input sources change as shown below: Selecting a source using the INPUT SELECTOR knob. Adjusting the tone You can adjust the sound quality when the receiver is in the PCM stereo and analog stereo mode. 1 Press [...]

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    22 Operations Muting the sound The MUTE key lets you mute the sound of the speakers. Press the MUTE key. To cancel Press the MUTE key again so that the “ MUTE ” indicator goes off. • MUTE ON can also be deactivated by turning the volume control knob. Blinks 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than “ TAPE ” ) you want[...]

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    23 Operations 1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source (CD, DVD or VIDEO2) you want to record. 2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record. 3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to select the A-REC or M-REC mode. 1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off. 2 A-REC : The digital input signals (DTS, Dol[...]

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    24 Operations Presetting radio stations manually • Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 to store as many stations as necessary. • If you store a station at a previously used preset, the old station will be replaced by the new one. Press the MEMORY key while receiving the station. Proceed to step 3 within 5 seconds. (If more than 5 seconds elapse, pre[...]

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    25 Operations Ambience effects This receiver is equipped with listening modes that allow you to enjoy an enhanced sonic ambience with a variety of video sources. In order to obtain the optimum effect from the surround modes, make sure to input the proper speaker settings beforehand. ( Surround modes Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital surround format l[...]

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    26 Operations DSP mode The DSP mode lets you add the atmosphere of a live concert or hall to almost any type of program source. These modes are particularly effective when used with stereo program sources, like CD, television, and FM radio. You might enjoy trying the ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, THEATER, STADIUM or DISCO mode the next time you watch a concert[...]

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    27 Operations Surround play The DTS compatible models can reproduce a CD, DVD, or LD carrying the DTS mark. DOLBY DIGITAL can be used when playing DVD or LD software bearing the mark and DOLBY DIGITAL format digital broadcasts (etc.). DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3 STEREO can be used when playing video, DVD, or LD software bearing the mark. • Turn O[...]

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    28 Operations Ambience effects 1 DVD 6-channel playback (VR-506/517/KRF-V6050D/V5050D) Using a DVD player or the like equipped with six (5.1) output channels and the receiver, you can enjoy surround sound playback. When you try to play a disc other than Dolby Digital such as DTS CD, no sound is produced or, noise may be heard. To avoid this situati[...]

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    29 Operations Ambience effects Display dimmer adjustment The dimmer function lets you select the brightness of the receiver's display. You might find this useful if you darken your room to watch movies or listen to music. • The adjustment item is displayed for approximately 8 seconds. • Some Dolby Digital software may not be compatible wit[...]

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    30 Remote Control The remote control supplied with this receiver (for VR-506/517/ KRF-V6050D/V5550D only) is also capable of controlling com- ponents from a variety of manufacturers once you register the appropriate setup codes into the remote control unit. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to register additional components until all components have been registe[...]

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    31 Remote Control Maker Setup codes SONY 101 GE/RCA 102 RCA 103, 104, 105, 106, 117 ZENITH 107, 108 MAGNAVOX 109 SHARP 110 PANASONIC 111,112, 122 SAMSUNG 109 JVC 113 HITACHI 114, 115 PIONEER 116 PROSCAN 117 QUASAR 118 PHILIPS 109 SANYO 119 TOSHIBA 120 MITUBISHI 121 LOEWE 123, 124 TV Setup codes Maker Setup codes SONY 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306 GE[...]

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    32 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components The remote control of this unit can control two groups of KENWOOD DVD players directly without using the remote control supplied with the DVD player. Group-1: DV-4900, DV-4070B, DV-2070, DV-203, DVF-9010, DVF-K7010, DVF-5010, DVF-R9030, DVF- R7030, DVF-3530 and DV-402 Group-2: D[...]

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    33 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components CASSETTE deck, CD player & MD recorder operations (For VR-505/KRF-V5050D) Cassette deck operation keys RC-R0511 RC-R0511 MD recorder operation keys 1 DISC SKIP BASS BOOST AUTO PHONO/AUX CD/DVD DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 23 POWER DVD POWER RECEIVER MENU P.CALL TUNING MUT[...]

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    34 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components RC-R0617 RC-R0615 You can perform these basic operations using the keys described below when connected to KENWOOD cassette deck, MD recorder or CD player equipped with system control operations. % 1 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX 23[...]

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    35 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components MD recorder operation keys CD player operation keys RC-R0617 RC-R0615 RC-R0617 RC-R0615 1 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD PHONO CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX 23 POWER POWER TV VCR DVD CABLE DSS RETURN OSD MENU P.CALL TUNING MUTE VOLUME A/B+100 TV SEL. AUTO INPUT SEL. T[...]

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    36 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components RC-R0617 RC-R0615 1 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX 23 POWER POWER TV VCR DVD CABLE DSS RETURN OSD MENU P.CALL TUNING MUTE VOLUME A/B+100 TV SEL. RECEIVER AUTO INPUT SEL. TITLE DISC SEL. DVD CHANNEL ENTER BAND P.CALL MULTI CONTROL 45 6[...]

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    37 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components DVD player operation keys RC-R0617 RC-R0615 1 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX 23 POWER POWER TV VCR DVD CABLE DSS RETURN OSD MENU P.CALL TUNING MUTE VOLUME A/B+100 TV SEL. RECEIVER AUTO INPUT SEL. TITLE DISC SEL. DVD CHANNEL ENTER BAND[...]

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    38 Remote Control Basic remote control operations for other components Cable tuner operation keys RC-R0617 RC-R0615 DSS receiver operation keys RC-R0617 RC-R0615 1 B.BOOST DISC SKIP DVD AUX CD/DVD TUNER MD/TAPE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 CINE.EQ AV AUX 23 POWER POWER TV VCR DVD CABLE DSS RETURN OSD MENU P.CALL TUNING MUTE VOLUME A/B+100 TV SEL. RECEIVER AUTO IN[...]

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    39 Additional Information In case of difficulty Tuner Cause • No antenna is connected. • The broadcast band is not set properly. • The frequency of the desired station is not tuned. • Noise due to ignition noise from an automobile. • Noise due to interference from an electric appli- ance. • Noise due to a nearby TV set. • The preset s[...]

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    40 Additional Information Remote control unit Cause • No setup codes registered at for the respective input(s). • The remote control is set to a different operation mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • The remote control unit is too far away from the main system, controlling angle is too large, or there is an obstacle between the receiver and[...]

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    41 Additional Information Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperatur[...]

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    42 Additional Information Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature). Specifications Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operati[...]

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    43 Additional Information GENERAL Power consumption KRF-V6050D/V5050D ......................................................... 270 W KRF-V5550D ....................................................................... 200 W AC outlet SWITCHED ...................................................... (total 90 W max.) Dimensions ........................[...]

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    For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model __________________ Serial Number ________________________ _4942/32-44/EN [...]